Scotland · Former constituency (1974–1979)
Ayrshire South
Every general election in Ayrshire South since 1974 (until 1979). Latest: Labour, majority 1,521.
1979 general election
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 14,271 | 35.2% | |
| Others | 12,750 | 31.5% | |
| Conservative | 10,287 | 25.4% | |
| Scottish National Party | 3,233 | 8.0% | |
| Valid votes | 40,541 | ||
| Majority | 1,521 | 3.8% | |
Lab hold Turnout 79.9% of 50,727 electors. Full result →
Every result
Download CSV| Election | Winner | Runner-up | Majority | % | Turnout | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Lab | Oth | 1,521 | 3.8 | 79.9% | Lab hold |
| October 1974 | Lab | SNP | 14,478 | 36.5 | 77.4% | Lab hold |
| February 1974 | Lab | Con | 12,450 | 30.9 | 79.5% |
Constituency boundaries were redrawn several times (most recently in 1983, 1997, 2005 (Scotland), 2010 and 2024), so the area behind the name changed over time. Before 2010 results are by party; candidate names start in 2010.
Questions and answers
Who last won Ayrshire South?
Labour won Ayrshire South at the 1979 general election with a majority of 1,521.
Which parties have won Ayrshire South?
At the 3 general elections held under this name since 1974: Labour 3.
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